Archaeologist I

Archaeologist IDepartment

CAS South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

Full Time

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Act as administrator of the Hobby License program; manage all databases related to the Maritime Research Division (MRD ) program; support archaeological research; participate in community outreach events and act as principal/co-principal investigator on projects as designated by the supervisor. The employee will also manage equipment and act as a dive safety officer for the MRD .

• Public relations skills. Excellent communication skills.
• Research and documentation skills. Writing skills, namely, the ability to be flexible in writing styles to meet the needs of both research and education/outreach goals.
• Public speaking skills. Organizational skills.
• Extensive diving experience, including experience in low-zero visibility, heavy seas, currents, and other challenging conditions.
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media skills. Small boat handling

• Master’s degree in archaeology or anthropology is preferred.

08/31/2026

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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